Geriatric Goddess

What is your mindset on aging? Do you dread it? Are you excited to grow older and wiser? Our mindset on aging will impact how we age. Check out this episode to learn more! Geriatric Goddess Socials Instagram: @GeriatricGoddess Facebook: Geriatric Goddess

Today's episode dives into the effects of transfer trauma and steps to take to avoid it. Change is hard for everyone, but can be especially hard for seniors who get moved around unnecessarily from hospital to assisted living to a skilled nursing facility. Doing everything you can to help make their transitions as smooth as possible will minimize the effect they cause. Geriatric Goddess Socials...

Most people don't realize that mushrooms have medicinal properties. They have been used to treat ailments for centuries. Today's episode is on the benefits of using a mushroom, reishi, for various health concerns. Geriatric Goddess Socials Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geriatricgoddess/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100073735455397 Patreon: https://www.patreon.co...

Looking for ways to improve the mood and overall health of your loved one? Having plants in the house are a great way to achieve this! Not only does it give them something to take care of, but indoor plants have been shown to increase oxygen levels and positively effect people's moods. Check this week's podcast to learn more! Geriatric Goddess Socials Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/g...

Most people don't realize that mushroom have medicinal properties. They have been used to treat ailments for centuries. Today's episode is on the benefits of using a mushroom, turkey tail, to help with dementia symptoms.

What is aging? What "normal"?

Verbal abuse among elderly is reporting at almost 40%. Listen to this episode to learn how to talk with a loved one who has dementia. 

We need to understand the history to move forward in creating a better future.

18 Tips for talking with stubborn parents

Why plan and what to plan?

Is it really that important?

Seniors are prone to dry skin....let's look at causes and solutions.

Well-being includes more then physical needs. This is why I believe in a holistic approach to senior care. 

Social isolation was associated with about a 50% percent increased risk of dementia.

What are the risks of dehydration and how do you keep your loved one hydrated? 

Trouble sleeping? In chronic pain? You might want to try this! It is Not Marijuana and will NOT get you high! It is incredible and can work wonders! 

Is this the future?  https://nypost.com/2018/04/16/freeze-drying-dead-bodies-could-be-the-future-of-cremation/

Why all seniors should have house plants in their homes.

Today we are going to talk about sound therapy and the healing benefits. 

Keep your loved one as independent and safe as possible by implementing the following tips.

What is TBI and how do you care for a loved one or senior who has TBI?

We need to advocated for our seniors when they fall and go to the doctor. Running the right test can save their lives and improve their quality of life. In today's episode we go over some test that we need to make sure are done when our loved one is being evaluated for a fall. 

34,0000 falls among adults 65 and older caused over 34,000 deaths in 2019, making it the leading cause of injury death for that group.

"I bring this up because if you have an elderly loved one, you need to discuss with them the importance of having care in place early and not too late."

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